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Bentley Lodge
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Torquay

Bentley Lodge

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50.471°N, 3.544°W
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The scent of salt air drifts up from Torbay as you settle in, with the soft Devon light slanting through windows that look out toward the English Riviera coastline.

This is a comfortable guest house base for couples and small families exploring Torquay and the South Devon coast — traditional B&B accommodation alongside a handful of camping pods for those wanting something a bit different. The area's known for its sheltered beaches, coastal walks along the South West Coast Path, and that peculiar microclimate that keeps palm trees happy. Dogs are welcome by arrangement, so worth asking when you book if you're bringing a four-legged companion.

Expect a more structured stay than a traditional campsite — this is guest house hospitality with a camping option tucked in. Campfires need checking on arrival, so don't assume you'll be toasting marshmallows without a quick word first. Open year-round, which makes it handy for off-season coastal breaks when most campsites have shuttered up. The vibe leans toward comfortable and low-key rather than wild camping — a good spot if you want the Torquay coastline on your doorstep without pitching a tent in a field.

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Weather Outlook
Current Conditions
17°C
Drizzle
12 mph
73%
7-Day Outlook
Today
17° / 11°
2%
Sat
19° / 16°
76%
Sun
18° / 11°
36%
Mon
20° / 10°
2%
Tue
18° / 11°
0%
Wed
19° / 11°
4%
Thu
18° / 9°
4%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
Walks Nearby

Local walks within 10 km

12 routes found via OpenStreetMap

Torquay Harbour Trail

Loops around Torquay's working harbour on mostly flat, paved paths with gentle inclines near the marina. Perfect for families with buggies and toddlers – wide pavements throughout with cafés and benches. Dogs welcome on leads. Combines maritime heritage with harbour views, passing colourful boats, the Princess Theatre, and fish quays. Ideal for a relaxed stroll with ice cream stops, offering that classic seaside-town atmosphere without any challenging terrain.

Walking routeLocal network
1.54 km from campsite

South West Coast Path (Section 42: Brixham to Babbacombe)

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Follows dramatic clifftops with steep ascents and descents through Torquay's coastal villages, passing hidden coves and the distinctive red sandstone cliffs around Hope's Nose. Challenging gradients and uneven paths make this unsuitable for buggies and young children. Dogs welcome on leads near cliff edges and through residential areas. Rewards walkers with stunning views across Tor Bay, secluded beaches, and the contrast between wild coastline and elegant Victorian seafront promenades.

Hiking routeNational trail
3.74 km from campsite

John Musgrave Heritage Trail

Follows the River Dart through Totnes, combining riverside meadows and woodland paths on mostly flat, well-maintained terrain. Perfect for families and buggies along the paved sections, though some wooded stretches can be muddy after rain. Dogs welcome and will love the riverside stretches. Celebrates local heritage with information boards about John Musgrave's conservation work, offering an easy, accessible walk that connects town, river and nature without the Devon hills.

Hiking routeRegional network
4.66 km from campsite

Torbay Totnes Trail (3T)

Hiking routeLocal network
5.51 km from campsite

Newton Abbot Circular

Walking routeLocal network
7.86 km from campsite

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